Colorize Boutique Hotel

Colorize Boutique Hotel is a wallet-friendly pick in Lamai, set on the Maret side of town at 118/4 Moo 4. You’re a 10–15-minute walk from Lamai Beach and the Sunday Night Market, with Wat Lamai and everyday essentials (a French bakery, supermarket and street eats) close by. Rooms are straightforward and air‑conditioned, with the basics you actually use and a small outdoor pool downstairs for a quick cool-off between beach runs. It’s more practical than plush, which is exactly the appeal—use it as a clean, simple crash pad and spend your baht on island days out. Aim for a room away from the road if you’re a light sleeper, and check a few rooms on arrival to find the best fit—this is solid budget territory. Rates regularly come in well under 1,000 THB (~$28), especially outside peak season, making it a smart base if you want Lamai convenience without paying beachfront premiums. When to stay: Lamai hums in the evening, especially on Sunday nights; mornings are quieter for coffee and a bakery run before hitting the sand. Taxis and songthaews run the main road, or rent a scooter for quick hops to Hin Ta & Hin Yai and the viewpoints above town.